We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
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Appellate Law – California Supreme Court Decides for Writ Proceedings What Starts the Time to Appeal
Some important news for litigants in writ proceedings who seek to appeal – on July 29, 2024, the California Supreme Court in Meinhardt v. City of Sunnyvale established the rule for when the time clock for an appeal begins
Navigating Union Access: Understanding Rights in California Public Workplaces
In California, non-employee representatives of employee organizations generally have the right to access employee non-work areas, and to solicit for union membership or activity and distribute literature to employees in such areas on the employees’ non-work time.
The California Public
California’s Temporary Military Leave Law
In California, temporary military leave gives certain rights to employees of public agencies who take time away from work to serve in the reserves, the National Guard, or the Naval Militia. While this leave may be less common than sick
To Pay Or Not To Pay? The Ninth Circuit Addresses Whether Work Time Is Compensable Or De Minimis
In Cadena v. Customer Connexx LLC, decided on July 10, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (which includes California) recently affirmed the applicability of the “de minimis” doctrine, which provides that under the Fair Labor
Wage & Hour: Giving Cash Back for Health Insurance
We are excited to introduce our video series – Wage & Hour Issues in the Workplace. In these videos, members of LCW’s Wage & Hour practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented in your workplace. We hope that
Department of Labor Publishes AI Principles for Developers and Employers
Late last year, President Biden issued Executive Order No. 14110 laying out his Administration’s policy directions to federal agencies concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) by individuals and organizations under their jurisdiction.
In response to the Executive Order, the
A Blueprint to Thrive: Position Class Specs are Strategic and Critical Building Blocks for Organizational Success
Assembling and maintaining your workforce is a crucial step in the execution of your organization’s mission and goals. Every employee is fulfilling a purposefully designed role within your operations and their current duties are supposed to be set forth by
A Quick Guide to Transgender Rights In The Workplace
At a time when transgender individuals are gaining visibility around the country, the world of employment law has been expanding to protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of their gender identity. Given that a 2021 study